THE INTERNATIONAL CASUAL FURNISHINGS ASSOCIATION (ICFA) has announced the finalists for 2015 Apollo Awards. The program recognizes retail excellence in the sales and marketing of outdoor furnish-ings. Finalists must demonstrate out-standing accomplishments and a commitment to customer service. ICFA’s members will vote (via online ballot) for winners in two categories later this summer. Finalists will be honored and winners will be announced at the ICFA awards gala, to be held on September 18 at the Field Museum during Casual Market Chicago.

Single-store finalists are AuthenTeak (Atlanta, Georgia); Hill Company (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania); Outdoor Elegance (La Verne, California); Patios Plus (Rancho Mirage, California); Sunnyland Furniture (Dallas, Texas); and Village Green (Rockford, Illinois). Multistore finalists are ABSCO Fireplace & Patio (Birmingham, Alabama); Great Gatherings (Annapolis, Maryland, and Gainesville, Virginia); Outside in Style (Austin, Texas); Summer House (Tukwila, Washington); and Yard Art Patio & Fireplace (Irving, Texas).